Fraxel, the latest Beauty Weapon to Hit our Bohemian Village

We may feel younger than we look. However, Aging and sun-damaged skin, wrinkles, fine lines, and brown spots often mask our inner beauty. Fortunately, The Sloane Clinic together with the opening of their new branch is also unveiling the latest Fraxel solution that provides a fresh chance to turn back the clock on aging.

Singapore, (PRWEB) June 17, 2005 -- This month an exciting event will occur in the beauty community. The Sloane Clinic is opening its second branch in the heart of Singapores trendiest village, hence aptly nicknamed the VillageSpace branch (43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-66 Chip Bee Gardens, Holland Village, tel: 6471 1108). This new palace de beauté will offer an unprecedented range of skin treatments to men as well as women. Nestled snugly between organic grocer Bunalun and the mouth-watering delights of Michaelangelos and Da Paolos, the new space will be religiously devoted to the pampering, beautifying and rejuvenating of the original clinics faithful clientele. Dr Kenneth Lees exploding male clientele has enabled this expansion. "Men are embracing their vanity," he said, "from the city executive guy to the regular pub and beer guy." As he prepared for the mid-June opening of The Sloane Clinic (VillageSpace), he appeared to have no qualms about capitalizing on this crazy societal narcissism. "I know how to speak to a male patient--I understand his insecurities and who he is. With my female patients, they usually come in knowing exactly what they want."

So who the hell is he--- this new age metrosexual? "In his head hes a 28-year-old guy. One day he looks in the mirror, and hes not happy with what he sees but feels too macho to walk into a beauty parlour," said Dr. Lee. "I know that if I can make him look closer to the way he feels, he will feel better about himself."
And is there a female equivalent? She is someone who is poised and subtle, yet intelligent enough to differentiate between medical science from beauty parlour fiction, she chooses to have only the most effective non-surgical skin fixes for her skin, nothing else." Says Dr Kenneth Lee.

Even as I was interviewing him, he was installing the latest laser-- Fraxel. This revolutionary new laser makes use of new science developed at Harvard Universitys Wellman Laboratories in connection with breakthrough technology from Reliant. This is apparently the hottest laser in the United States at the moment, and the one in front of me is the first to hit our shores! This beauty breakthrough lets his patients look positively amazing without the catch of looking like an ugly red lobster that used to accompany traditional laser resurfacing. For patients who have been shuffling from one clinic to the next in search of the next big thing, this superb laser peel is the holy grail when it comes to making your skin baby soft, getting rid of stubborn pigment, acne scars and fine lines. Even acne is reduced and initial studies show that results are maintained even a year after the treatment! Dr Kenneth flipped through some before and after, the difference was truly stunning, and I was prepared to jump in for a go, redness or not.

For a working girl like yourself who does not want to look ridiculously red for weeks on end yet want to have beautifully smooth skin without the gimmicks and the tricky maintenance regimes, you should opt for this. Patients see an improvement in their skin texture, fine lines, pigmentation, acne scars and even acne after one session though some patients go for the full course at 4-6 sessions for the best possible results. I can give you that with this treatment." For $1250 for 1 session or $5000 for 5 sessions that is.

Feeling very bohemian (as in "I havent got enough cash to spare"), I eschew the world of high tech lasers, botox and collagen fillers, opting instead for a classic epicuren facial ($170), the signature facial for celebrity clients is administered with great dexterity by a smiley aesthetician. This much sought after facial, one of Sarah Jessica Parkers (Sex in the City) favourites involves citrus and herbal cleansing, a hot enzyme peel and two masks: one to extract toxins--whatever they are--and the second to tighten and lift. Except for the nerve-racking moments when we discussed my toxins, I found the whole treatment unbelievably soothing. . The highlight was the use of Liquid Gold," the Enzyme Concentrate that makes your skin light, tighten and glow. (If you can only afford one treatment in the line, this is the one.)My face may have looked exactly the same after (the uneven eyes, the pudgy nose) but the skin definitely looked more radiant-- and I felt utterly soothed.

Clutching an armful of free brochures to show them off to my envious friends (and secretly plan my next trip for a more drastic overhaul), I trooped off into the rustic laziness of this bohemian village. Sleepy on the outside but full of gems on the inside.

Dr Kenneth Lee practises from The Sloane Clinic in Singapore. Dr. Kenneth Lee is a Fraxel certified physician.

The Sloane Clinic has two branches. The CitySphere branch is located at 30 Raffles Place, #03-01 Caltex House, Tel: 65-6533 2522. The VillageSpace branch is located at 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-66 Chip Bee gardens, Tel: 65-6471 1108.

You may find out more about epicuren facials and products or fraxel from www.sloaneclinic.com.

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